Category: Travel

Miyajima Island is a popular day Trip from Hiroshima for those who like to get away from Japan’s urban landscape to walk in a more green environment, as well as seeing the O-Torii (Grand Torii Gate) at high/low tide. Getting to Miyajima... Read More

We traveled to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and learn about the Atomic Bomb devastation that caused Japan to surrender to the Allies at the end of World War II. According to Japan Guide, Hiroshima (広島): Is the principal city of the... Read More

We really enjoyed our overnight buddhist temple stay in Koyasan, an isolated UNESCO World Heritage listed Japanese mountain town that’s been home to Shingon Buddhism for over 1200 years. Getting to Koyasan on Mount Koya It’s a good thing... Read More

Matsumoto was on our Japanese itinerary because it’s home to Japan’s oldest and most authentic National Treasure castle, compared to most Japanese historic castles which are not authentic at all. According to Japan Guide Matsumoto Castle... Read More

We were overjoyed to see colourful “Koyo” autumn leaves in the Japanese town of Nikko during the first few days of November, as predicted by the JR East Autumn sightseeing guide. According to the experts at JR East: “Koyo 紅葉... Read More

We didn’t stay many days in Tokyo because we wanted to visit a greater variety of cities than most people who visit Japan. Our priorities were seeing “Koyo” autumn leaves and experience travelling a lot on Japan’s amazing train... Read More

Today The Rocks area of Sydney is a popular spot for tourists, known for it’s art, heritage sandstone buildings, harbour views, vibrant night markets, places to eat, drink and high end retail outlets. Modern Day Photo Gallery – The Rocks,... Read More

Deciding what to do when travelling can often be daunting, so many options and only a few days/weeks to see them all. Choosing topics of interest like Street art and seeking that out is a great way to make planning trips easier. Street art is often... Read More

You may not have heard of South Africa’s Eastern Cape “wild coast” but it’s definitely worth a visit if you have a limited amount of time in South Africa and want to see animals up close. Flying from Australia you’ll land at Johannesburg or... Read More

Japan is a really interesting and quirky place to travel through and observe their society. It’s well worth spending a few weeks there exploring the country using a Japan Rail (JR) Pass, learning about the Japanese people and experiencing their... Read More